Crufts Prepares For The Start Of Annual Competition

Crufts Prepares For The Start Of Annual Competition

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Collie cross Tiff (2nd left), a five-month-old homeless rescue dog joins Collie dogs Holly (L) Frostie and Jimmy (R) who are competing at Crufts 2013 and have all come from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie cross Tiff (2nd left), a five-month-old homeless rescue dog joins Collie dogs Holly (L) Frostie and Jimmy (R) who are competing at Crufts 2013 and have all come from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie aged three, owned by Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds-Dobson, poses on a skateboard as he practices his heel to music routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie aged three, owned by Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds-Dobson, poses on a skateboard as he practices his heel to music routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Collie cross Tiff (2nd left), a five-month-old homeless rescue dog joins Collie dogs Holly (L) Frostie and Jimmy (R) who are competing at Crufts 2013 and have all come from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie cross Tiff (2nd left), a five-month-old homeless rescue dog joins Collie dogs Holly (L) Frostie and Jimmy (R) who are competing at Crufts 2013 and have all come from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, takes instructions from her handler during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, takes instructions from her handler during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Crufts Prepares For The Start Of Annual Competition

Christopher Furlong

Collie dog Holly, who is competing in the agility section at Crufts and was rehomed by Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, takes part in a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie dog Holly, who is competing in the agility section at Crufts and was rehomed by Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, takes part in a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, poses during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, poses during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Photocall For The Launch Of Crufts 2013

Christopher Furlong

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, poses during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

Collie cross Tiff, a five-month-old homeless rescue dog from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre, poses during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'.

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Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross... News PhotoAnimal,Birmingham - England,Border Collie,Crufts,Dog,England,German Shepherd,Human Interest,Music,Photo Call,Photographer,Portrait,Routine,Skateboard,UK,VerticalPhotographer Christopher FurlongCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Twelve-year-old Abbie Reynolds Dobson and her dog Marley, a cross German Shepherd/Border Collie, pose for photographers as they practice their heel to music skateboard routine during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)